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Interesting article in the May 2011 edition of the Australasian Journal of Dermatology by Scott Webber, Greg Siller and Peter Soyer entitled ‘Pigmented Spindle Cell Naevus of Reed: A Controversial Diagnostic Entity In Australia.’

– Well defined dermatoscopic and physical criteria for lesional morphology and histopathological characteristics are available and have increased the accuracy in distinguishing PSCN from Spitz naevi and melanoma.

– An accurate diagnosis is best gained from clinicopathological correlation.

– PSCN typically occurs in young women, only 25% of cases in patients > 30 years old.

– Punch biopsy as initial management is not recommended as misdiagnosis as melanoma is more likely.